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What dangers did the mine workers face underground?

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  1. Rock Falls from upper walls and roof
  2. Accidents with dynamite explosives
  3. Health Problems - breathing fine dust
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What is Silicosis

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A deadly disease of the lungs that is caused by breathing dust from the drilling underground.
A miner with silicoses usually got infections like TB or pneumonia and died coughing

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What us the temperature underground?

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It can get as hot as 60 degrees

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what is the average depth of the SA mines

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3 KM

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